THE ARCHIVES/COLLABORATIONS

If you want nothing more than to hit the open road this Summer, then you should think about getting yourself a camper van. What better way to spend the summer days than driving across the country in a vamped up mystery machine? You can hit the open road and explore your country state by state, city by city and have a great adventure. If you want to head off on a road trip this year, here is how you can do it.

Make sure you can drive it!

Before you pack up and get out on the open road, make sure that you can drive the camper van you buy! Like any other large vehicle, a camper van can be challenging to drive and will take you a while to get used to. Think about practising in your local area for a while to see if you can nail the technique. If you are struggling too much, you can scrap the idea of a camper van and get yourself hard floor camper trailers like PMX Campers offer instead!

Be flexible.

Remember that you are completely and utterly free from the moment you got the road. You have everything you need in the back of the van, and you can stop at any time you want to have a bite to eat or to enjoy the weather. Make the most of the freedom you have to travel anywhere at any time, and even wake up in the morning, hop straight into the front seat and set off! You are free to do whatever you want this summer, and that’s the beauty.

Make a plan.

Although it is great to hit the open road and be completely spontaneous during your time on the road, it's also good to make some plans for your journey. You can start off by jotting down any specific places you want to visit and then you can come up with a general route to take. You can always change your plan while on the road, but it can make things much easier to have an idea of where you are going!

Remember the essentials.

You will likely have access to everything you need in the vehicle, however, make sure that you don’t forget to pack everything you need too! If you are planning to prepare food on the road, ensure that you have things like a kettle, toaster, Tupperware and cutlery for your meals. Think about things like a trash can and recycling bins too because you don’t want to be left without any means of throwing items away.

Plan meals!

You may want to plan a few of your meals on the road because it can be costly for you only to buy food out every day. It can be a great idea to plan things like a barbecue in the wild with a disposable grill or even meal prep yourself some pasta or salads for hot days. Always have plenty of food and drink on the road with you to make sure you have a supply in case of an emergency.